Decision details
Post 16 (discretionary) Transport Policy Statement for the academic year 2023/24
PDF 68 KBDecision Maker: Executive Member for Children, Young People & Learning
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Executive Member sign off of revised and
updated Post 16 Transport Policy Statement for the academic year
2023/2024
Decision:
That the Executive Member agrees the Education Transport Policy Statement 2023/24, for Bracknell Forest Students aged 16 and over.
Reasons for the decision:
i. To ensure compliance with statutory requirements to publish a compliant education travel policy for students aged 16 and over.
ii. The DfE issued Post 16 education transport guidance in January 2019 which Local Authorities must have regard to when issuing their transport policies. This guidance has been followed in the development of the policy. The policy will be subject to graphic design whilst awaiting content approval.
Alternative options considered:
No alternative option was considered. This policy is not significantly changed from the policy adopted for 2022-2023.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: Detailed within report
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director People
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Drafted policy review
Consultees
Bracknell Parent Carer Forum
Contact: Matt Howlett, Transport & Support Manager Email: matt.howlett@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 355157.
Publication date: 23/03/2023
Date of decision: 23/03/2023
Effective from: 31/03/2023
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